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pottsmerc.com > 01/02/2026 > ex-mlb-star-dykstra-to-be-charged-with-drug-possession

Ex-MLB star Lenny Dykstra to be charged after traffic stop

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (172+ words) Former Major League Baseball star Lenny Dykstra was in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia during a state police traffic stop on New Year's Day, according to police. Pennsylvania State Police at Blooming Grove stopped an SUV on Route 507 in…...

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pottsmerc.com > 10/29/2025 > dr-mishock-baseball-pitchers-shutdown-or-de-load

Dr. Mishock: Baseball Pitchers — Shutdown or De-load?

Dr. Mishock: Baseball Pitchers — Shutdown or De-load?2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (422+ words) As baseball season winds down, pitchers face an important decision: should they take a complete break (shutdown) or follow a gradual de-load period to protect their arm health and maintain performance? Research over the past decade has begun to reshape…...

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pottsmerc.com > 10/25/2025 > blue-jays-rookie-trey-yesavage-holds-down-dodgers-for-4-innings-in-historic-world-series-start

Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage holds down Dodgers for 4 innings in historic World Series start

Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage holds down Dodgers for 4 innings in historic World Series start2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (595+ words) The 22-year-old Yesavage was making just his seventh major league appearance. He became the second-youngest pitcher to start a World Series opener behind Brooklyn's Ralph Branca, who was 21 years, 267 days old for Game 1 in 1947 at Yankee Stadium. "It was an…...

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pottsmerc.com > 10/25/2025 > world-series-blue-jays-strike-for-9-runs-in-6th-inning-to-rout-dodgers-in-game-1

World Series: Blue Jays strike for 9 runs in 6th inning to rout Dodgers in Game 1

World Series: Blue Jays strike for 9 runs in 6th inning to rout Dodgers in Game 12+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1018+ words) TORONTO " Blue Jays fans waited 32 years to let loose cheering a World Series home run. They got to do it three times. Addison Barger launched the'first pinch-hit grand slam in Fall Classic history,'Alejandro Kirk followed with a two-run homer…...

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pottsmerc.com > 10/24/2025 > rookie-trey-yesavage-berks-county-native-to-start-world-series-game-1-for-blue-jays

Rookie Trey Yesavage, Berks County grad, to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, in just his 7th big league game [Updated]

Rookie Trey Yesavage, Berks County grad, to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, in just his 7th big league game [Updated]2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (871+ words) Editor's note, the title of this article was updated Oct. 24, 2025 to correct that he is a Berks County graduate rather than a native. After just three regular-season starts and three more in the playoffs, Yesavage, a 2021 Boyertown High School graduate,…...

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pottsmerc.com > 10/04/2025 > alds-blue-jays-blow-it-open-late-against-yankees-bullpen-on-way-to-victory-in-game-1

ALDS: Blue Jays blow it open late against Yankees’ bullpen on way to victory in Game 1

ALDS: Blue Jays blow it open late against Yankees’ bullpen on way to victory in Game 12+ mon, 4+ week ago  (684+ words) TORONTO " Alejandro Kirk hit two solo home runs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays won a postseason game for the first time since 2016 by thumping the New York Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of their AL Division Series…...

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pottsmerc.com > 10/02/2025 > schlittler-strikes-out-12-in-postseason-debut-as-yankees-beat-red-sox-4-0-to-win-wild-card-series

Schlittler strikes out 12 in postseason debut as Yankees beat Red Sox to win Wild Card Series

Schlittler strikes out 12 in postseason debut as Yankees beat Red Sox to win Wild Card Series2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (952+ words) NEW YORK" "Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 as he shut down Boston with 100 mph heat, and the New York Yankees took advantage of a pair misplays in a four-run fourth inning to beat the Red Sox, 4-0, on Thursday night…...

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pottsmerc.com > 09/16/2025 > yesavage-strikes-out-9-in-impressive-debut-blue-jays-beat-rays-2-1-in-11-innings-open-5-game-lead

Boyertown native Trey Yesavage strikes out 9 in impressive debut, as Blue Jays beat Rays

Boyertown native Trey Yesavage strikes out 9 in impressive debut, as Blue Jays beat Rays3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (417+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Trey Yesavage struck out nine to set a Toronto record for a major league debut, and George Springer hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning as the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Monday night to…...

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pottsmerc.com > 09/12/2025 > phillies-reliever-alvarado-to-miss-the-rest-of-the-season-with-a-left-forearm-strain-2

Phillies’ Jose Alvarado done for season with ‘pretty mild’ forearm strain

Phillies’ Jose Alvarado done for season with ‘pretty mild’ forearm strain3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (318+ words) PHILADELPHIA " Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on the 15-day Injured List with a left forearm strain Friday. Alvarado was 4-2 with a 3.81 ERA in 26 innings pitched over 28 appearances this season. He…...

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pottsmerc.com > 09/07/2025 > jerry-shenk-whats-going-on-at-mlb-headquarters

Jerry Shenk: What’s going on at MLB headquarters?

Jerry Shenk: What’s going on at MLB headquarters?3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (536+ words) I've been a Philadelphia Phillies fan for longer than I care to admit. The team has broken my heart dozens of times, but I still love the Phils " and baseball. In fact, I'm a baseball purist. Sadly, the people running…...